A peer support group for people living with mood disorders; you must live or work in Fairfield County to join this group.

A peer support group for people living with mood disorders; you must live or work in Fairfield County to join this group.

A peer support group for people living with mood disorders; you must live or work in Fairfield County to join this group.

Postpartum mood disorders effects more families than we care to talk about. But we need to talk about it before things get difficult. Let's talk about how this illness also effects men.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a basic understanding of the spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders experienced in pregnancy and the postpartum period.

• Learn the appropriate diagnostic tools for PMADs

• Differentiate the necessary treatment modalities for PMADs based on diagnosis, social factors, and safety.

Summary:

While we as clinicians are often taught a basic understanding of Postpartum Depression, our education leaves out a breadth of challenges experienced by people during and after pregnancy. This course will review the newer, more accurate, terminology – Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). PMADs include but are not limited to Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, and Psychosis. We will also go over each of these disorders from likely onset to presenting symptoms and treatment protocol. By the end of the course, you should feel confident in using screening tools, advocating for your perinatal clients amongst your interdisciplinary team, and know how to stay abreast of the latest research in treating PMADs in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Stress during pregnancy increases risk of mood disorders for female offspring

A new study found that women who are stressed during pregnancy experience a higher level of cortisol and this appears to cause a higher risk of anxiety and depression in their female infants under the age of 2.

Measures of cortisol levels were taken at different stages of pregnancy among 70 women.

Scientists then took images of brain connection in the newborn babies before external factors could influence their brains.

The same increased risk was not present in male babies.

The research indicates that cortisol seems to change the brain in the fetus and that a susceptibility for anxiety and mood problems can begin at birth in females.

It is known that many disorders affecting mood are more prevalent in women than men... 2 times as many. Source.

 

Journal Reference:

Alice M. Graham, Jerod M. Rasmussen, Sonja Entringer, Elizabeth Ben Ward, Marc D.Rudolph, John H. Gilmore, Martin Styner, Pathik D. Wadhwa, Damien A. Fair, ClaudiaBuss. Maternal Cortisol Concentrations During Pregnancy and Sex-Specific Associations With Neonatal Amygdala Connectivity and Emerging Internalizing Behaviors. Biological Psychiatry (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2018.06.023

Beyond the Baby Blues is a full day conference designed to educate professionals and families about mood disorders and anxiety before, during and after pregnancy. This year's conference includes a keynote presentation from Jamie Zahlaway Belsito, several breakout sessions, and a networking lunch. It will be held Thursday, June 7th at the University of Minnesota Continuing Education Center, 1890 Bufford Avenue, in Saint Paul.

Beyond the Baby Blues is put on by NAMI Minnesota, the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, and Postpartum Support International.

4 CEUs are approved for LICSWs by the Board of Social Work. Additional CEUs are pending.

Questions regarding Beyond the Baby Blues, including sponsorship inquries, should be directed to Briana Libby at [email protected] or (651) 645-2948 x128.

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Disability Accommodations:
It is NAMI Minnesota's goal to make our events accesible to everyone. If you have a disability and will require accommodations for this event, please contact Briana Libby at [email protected] or (651) 645-2948 x128 as soon as possible. Accommodation requests must be made no later than Thursday, May 24th.

NAMI Minnesota Cancellation Policy for Special Events, Conferences, and Classes:
NAMI Minnesota thanks you for registering to attend one of our events, conferences, or classes. We understand that unforeseen situations arise and you may need to cancel your registration. If you are unable to attend, a substitute individual is welcome to attend in your place but NAMI Minnesota must be notified in writing (email is acceptable) with the name and contact information for the person who will be attending.

Refunds for paid events are issued per the following:

• A full refund of 100% will be issued if you cancel more than 14 calendar days prior to the start date.

• A partial refund of 50% will be issued if you cancel 7-14 calendar days prior to the start date.

• No refund or credit will be given if you cancel less than 7 calendar days prior to the start date.

NAMI Minnesota reserves the right to cancel any event, conference, or class due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If there is a cancellation, participants will be notified by telephone and/or email as soon as possible. NAMI Minnesota will make reasonable efforts to reschedule. 

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Professional photographs and/or videoing may occur at an event, conference, or class. Your image may be used in NAMI Minnesota printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the internet. If you have questions about our cancellation policy or concerns about your image being used, please contact Briana at [email protected].

Depression is One of the Most Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Most people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their support partners and their healthcare providers tend to focus their attention on the physical limitations caused by MS.But mood changes, including depression and anxiety, are equally important!

 

Dr. Jennifer Park on anxiety and mood disorder care for kids and teens with ASD

 

Tuesday January 9, 2018 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM 
Monthly on the second Tuesday 
CMHA, 1355 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7, Canada  (map)

Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

CMHA, 1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON (map) Free, friendly, confidential drop-in support group for adults with mood disorders.

Time: 7:15-9:15P.M.

Place: CMHA, 4th Floor Boardroom (look for MDO signs), 1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ont.

For more info contact : MDO Info-line 613-526-5406 or [email protected]

Tuesday December 12, 2017 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM 
Monthly on the second Tuesday 
CMHA, 1355 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7, Canada  (map)

Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

CMHA, 1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON (map) Free, friendly, confidential drop-in support group for adults with mood disorders.

Time: 7:15-9:15P.M.

Place: CMHA, 4th Floor Boardroom (look for MDO signs), 1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ont.

For more info contact : MDO Info-line 613-526-5406 or [email protected]